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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.87, 12,790.52 and 3,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.87, 12,790.52 and 3,266.64 is: 4,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.87 : 12,790.52 = 3,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.87/12,790.52 = 3,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.87x = 12,790.52 × 3,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.87x = 41,782,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782,024.25/8,532.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.60

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